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Convolvulaceae

Crimson Star Glory

Ipomoea hederifolia

Passionate affection.

Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Ipomoea
Native to
Tropical Americas
Bloom season
Summer, Autumn
Type
Annual vine
Height
2-3 meters
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, average
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
9-11
Lifespan
Annual

Did you know

  • The star-shaped flowers open in the morning and attract hummingbirds throughout the day.
  • Unlike many morning glories, this species has ivy-shaped leaves rather than heart-shaped ones.
  • It is one of the fastest-growing annual vines, capable of covering a trellis in weeks.
  • The tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for pollination by hummingbirds.
  • Crimson star glory has naturalized in tropical regions worldwide and can be weedy in warm climates.

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Uses

  • Ornamental
  • Trellis cover
  • Hummingbird garden
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